Highlands

The Division of Water Resources (DWR) provides the data contained within this Local Water Supply Plan (LWSP) as a courtesy and service to our customers. DWR staff does not field verify data. Neither DWR, nor any other party involved in the preparation of this LWSP attests that the data is completely free of errors and omissions. Furthermore, data users are cautioned that LWSPs labeled PROVISIONAL have yet to be reviewed by DWR staff. Subsequent review may result in significant revision. Questions regarding the accuracy or limitations of usage of this data should be directed to the water system and/or DWR.

1. System Information

Contact Information

Complete

Water System Name:	Highlands		PWSID:	01-57-015
Mailing Address:	P.O. Box 460 Highlands, NC 28741		Ownership:	Municipality

Contact Person:	Josh Ward		Title:	Town Manager
Phone:	828-526-5266		Cell/Mobile:	--

Secondary Contact:	Lamar Nix			Phone:	828-526-2118
Mailing Address:	P.O. Box 460 Highlands, NC 28741	Cell/Mobile:		--

Distribution System

Line Type	Size Range (Inches)	Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement	4	1.00 %
Cast Iron	4-10	10.00 %
Ductile Iron	4-12	40.00 %
Galvanized Iron	2	9.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride	2-8	40.00 %

What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines? 51 Miles

How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2002? 0 Feet

How many feet of new water mains were added during 2002? 0 Feet

How many meters were replaced in 2002? 400

How old are the oldest meters in this system? 0 Year(s)

How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services? 0

What is this system's finished water storage capacity? 2.1080 Million Gallons

Has water pressure been inadequate in any part of the system since last update? Line breaks that were repaired quickly should not be included. Yes

Programs

Does this system have a program to work or flush hydrants? Yes, 12 Months or more

Does this system have a valve exercise program? Yes, Annually

Does this system have a cross-connection program? Yes

Does this system have a program to replace meters? Yes

Does this system have a plumbing retrofit program? No

Does this system have an active water conservation public education program? No

Does this system have a leak detection program? Yes

Water Conservation

What type of rate structure is used? Increasing

How much reclaimed water does this system use? 0.0000 MGD For how many connections? 0

Does this system have an interconnection with another system capable of providing water in an emergency? No

2. Water Use Information

Service Area

Sub-Basin(s)	% of Service Population
Little Tennessee River (07-1)	0 %
Savannah River (08-1)	0 %

County(s)	% of Service Population
Macon	0 %
Jackson	0 %

What was the year-round population served in 2002? 1,173

What was the seasonal population and months served in 2002? (if applicable) 6,000 ( May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct )

Has this system acquired another system since last report?

Water Use by Type

Type of Use	Metered Connections	Metered Average Use (MGD)
Residential	2,193	0.2100
Commercial	360	0.0800
Industrial	0	0.0000
Institutional	0	0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)? 0.0160 MGD

The system has no Industrial or Institutional customers.

3. Water Supply Sources

Monthly Withdrawals & Purchases

	Average Daily Use (MGD)	Max Day Use (MGD)		Average Daily Use (MGD)	Max Day Use (MGD)		Average Daily Use (MGD)	Max Day Use (MGD)
Jan	0.4270	0.6170	May	0.5190	0.9170	Sep	0.5320	0.7690
Feb	0.3540	0.4480	Jun	0.6180	0.8680	Oct	0.4640	0.7050
Mar	0.3680	0.5150	Jul	0.6470	0.9400	Nov	0.4060	0.6600
Apr	0.4260	0.5770	Aug	0.6690	0.9620	Dec	0.3880	0.8060

Surface Water Sources

Stream	Reservoir	Average Daily Withdrawal		Maximum Day Withdrawal (MGD)	Available Raw Water Supply		Usable On-Stream Raw Water Supply Storage (MG)
Stream	Reservoir	MGD	Days Used	Maximum Day Withdrawal (MGD)	MGD	* Qualifier	Usable On-Stream Raw Water Supply Storage (MG)
Big Creek		0.4850	365	0.9400	2.0000	T	0.0000
Cullasaja	Lake Sequoyah	0.0000	0	0.0000	2.6000	SY20	38.0000

* Qualifier: C=Contract Amount, SY20=20-year Safe Yield, SY50=50-year Safe Yield, F=20% of 7Q10 or other instream flow requirement, CUA=Capacity Use Area Permit

Surface Water Sources (continued)

Stream	Reservoir	Drainage Area (sq mi)	Metered?	Sub-Basin	County	Year Offline	Use Type
Big Creek		5	Yes	Little Tennessee River (07-1)	Macon		Regular
Cullasaja	Lake Sequoyah	9	No	Little Tennessee River (07-1)	Macon		Regular

What is this system's off-stream raw water supply storage capacity? 0 Million gallons

Are surface water sources monitored? ,

Are you required to maintain minimum flows downstream of its intake or dam? No

Does this system anticipate transferring surface water between river basins? No

The average daily withdrawal and maximum day withdrawal from Big Creek is the sum from both surface water intakes.

Water Treatment Plants

Plant Name	Permitted Capacity (MGD)	Is Raw Water Metered?	Is Finished Water Ouput Metered?	Source
Highlands WTP	2.0000	Yes	Yes	Big Creek

Did average daily water production exceed 80% of approved plant capacity for five consecutive days during 2002? No

If yes, was any water conservation implemented?

Did average daily water production exceed 90% of approved plant capacity for five consecutive days during 2002? No

If yes, was any water conservation implemented?

Are peak day demands expected to exceed the water treatment plant capacity in the next 10 years? No

4. Wastewater Information

Monthly Discharges

	Average Daily Discharge (MGD)		Average Daily Discharge (MGD)		Average Daily Discharge (MGD)
Jan	0.1540	May	0.1780	Sep	0.2160
Feb	0.1420	Jun	0.1710	Oct	0.2080
Mar	0.1600	Jul	0.1950	Nov	0.1940
Apr	0.1710	Aug	0.1780	Dec	0.1830

How many sewer connections does this system have? 575

How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have? 1,978

Are there plans to build or expand wastewater treatment facilities in the next 10 years? Yes

Average daily discharge by month is the sum of the 2002 average daily discharges under permits NC0021407 and NC0032778.

Wastewater Permits

Permit Number	Type	Permitted Capacity (MGD)	Design Capacity (MGD)	Average Annual Daily Discharge (MGD)	Maximum Day Discharge (MGD)	Receiving Stream	Receiving Basin
NC0021407		0.5000	0.5000	0.1640	0.4440	Cullasaja River	Little Tennessee River (07-1)
NC0032778		0.0400	0.0400	0.0160	0.0160	Big Creek	Little Tennessee River (07-1)

NPDES Permit NC0032778 is used for discharge of system process water from the water treatment plant.

5. Planning

Projections

	2002	2010	2020	2030
Year-Round Population	1,173	1,351	1,614	1,928
Seasonal Population	6,000	6,560	9,645	14,181

Residential	0.2100	0.5630	0.6750	0.8090
Commercial	0.0800	0.1880	0.2250	0.2690
Industrial	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000
Institutional	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000
System Process	0.0160	0.0160	0.0160	0.0160
Unaccounted-for	0.1790	0.2100	0.2600	0.3100

The unaccounted-for water projections have been updated to account for growth approximate to the residential projections (20%).

Future Supply Sources

Source Name	PWSID	Source Type	Additional Supply	Year Online	Year Offline	Type
Lake Sequoyah	01-57-015	Surface	2.6000			Regular

As needed - Plans not developed at this time, but designated a Class I Reservoir in May 2000.

Demand v/s Percent of Supply

	2002	2010	2020	2030
Surface Water Supply	4.6000	4.6000	4.6000	4.6000
Ground Water Supply	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000
Purchases	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000
Future Supplies		2.6000	2.6000	2.6000
Total Available Supply (MGD)	4.6000	7.2000	7.2000	7.2000
Service Area Demand	0.4850	0.9770	1.1760	1.4040
Sales	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000
Future Sales		0.0000	0.0000	0.0000
Total Demand (MGD)	0.4850	0.9770	1.1760	1.4040
Demand as Percent of Supply	11%	14%	16%	20%

The purpose of the above chart is to show a general indication of how the long-term per capita water demand changes over time. The per capita water demand may actually be different than indicated due to seasonal populations and the accuracy of data submitted. Water systems that have calculated long-term per capita water demand based on a methodology that produces different results may submit their information in the notes field.

Your long-term water demand is 179 gallons per capita per day. What demand management practices do you plan to implement to reduce the per capita water demand (i.e. conduct regular water audits, implement a plumbing retrofit program, employ practices such as rainwater harvesting or reclaimed water)? If these practices are covered elsewhere in your plan, indicate where the practices are discussed here.

Are there other demand management practices you will implement to reduce your future supply needs?

What supplies other than the ones listed in future supplies are being considered to meet your future supply needs?

How does the water system intend to implement the demand management and supply planning components above?

(4) Future supply will be added as needed.

Additional Information

Has this system participated in regional water supply or water use planning? No

What major water supply reports or studies were used for planning? 1992 Comprehensive Water Study. (W.K. Dickson Co.), 1992 Water Supply Plan. (W.K. Dickson Co.), 1997 Water Supply Plan. (In House)

Please describe any other needs or issues regarding your water supply sources, any water system deficiencies or needed improvements (storage, treatment, etc.) or your ability to meet present and future water needs. Include both quantity and quality considerations, as well as financial, technical, managerial, permitting, and compliance issues:

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